It’s time to start thinking about filling out tax returns. If you collected unemployment benefits in 2023, your year-end tax statement is now available online.

The Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) has posted to every claimant’s Michigan Web Account Manager (MiWAM) account their individual 1099-G, or "Certain Government Payments," tax statement. If you requested a paper statement, it should arrive in the mail by the end of January.

The UIA is generating more than 224,000 total tax forms, which you’ll need as you fill out your state and federal tax returns. 

It’s easy to view your tax statement online. Follow these steps:

1. Log into MiWAM.
2. Click on the "I Want To" heading.
3. Click on the "1099-G" link.
4. Click on the 1099-G letter for the 2023 tax year and save a copy for your records.

For more information on how to download the form, visit UIA's Your 1099-G Tax Form webpage.

The form shows the total amount of benefits that were paid to you and how much was withheld for state and federal taxes. However, you may have received a lesser amount than is shown due to automatic deductions, such as to repay a benefits overpayment or to fulfill court-ordered payments. 

If you believe your form is incorrect, request a revised statement by downloading and submitting a Request to Correct Form 1099-G.

If you received a tax form but did not apply for unemployment benefits in 2023, you could be a victim of identity theft. If you believe that to be the case, fill out and submit a Statement of Identity Theft.